1998 Jeep Jeepster
CJ
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- '72 CJ5, 401, T18, D20, D44, D30
'82 CJ8, 258, D300, AMC20, D30
One of my favorite Jeep concept vehicles ever developed. I really liked the idea of a V8 convertible Jeep. The short over hangs in the front and rear made for great approach angles. An 8-cyl convertible Jeep with great approach angles??? Almost reminds me of my 72 CJ5! 
The original 1948 Jeep Jeepster was an interesting adaptation of a military vehicle for civilian life, said Micheal Moore, DaimlerChrysler’s chief designer for the interior and exterior of Jeep products. It looked like it was tough, but it was really only a car. It left out some of the characteristics that make Jeep products unique today features such as four-wheel drive and true off-road capability. So when we revisited the idea, we made sure this vehicle could cover the Rubicon Trail and still thrive on-road with unique, adjustable suspension.
The Jeepster’s electronic, four-wheel independent suspension raises and lowers via two console switches. On-road, the Jeepster has a ground clearance of 5.75 inches. Off-road, the Jeepster can be raised to a rock-climbing 9.75-inch ground clearance. Equipped with short overhangs, a 4.7-litre 32-valve V8 engine, monster dual exhaust pipes, a Quadra-Trac II® transfer case with on-demand 4WD high and low, a four-speed automatic and an integrated aluminum skid plate, Moore says the Jeepster is not a sport-ute ‘wanna-be.’ It’s the real deal. It’s even equipped with a tow hook designed into the hood hinge.
The Jeepster’s traditional seven-slat grille is flanked by open fenders cantilevered over the front tires. Round headlamps are slightly exposed above the hood surface, and an elegant character line in the center of the hood is in keeping with the original Jeepster. The entire vehicle angles forward in the on-road position to create an aggressive, linear look. A roll cage stands at attention under the Jeepster’s soft convertible top. And the deeply sculpted, 19-inch aluminum wheels are mated with Goodyear extended-mobility tires, designed to run for 50 miles after a flat.
Inside, the Jeepster’s instrument panel has a military radio look. Compact controls are arranged concentrically, and the navigational system features a global positioning satellite system, an altimeter and a grade and roll indicator. The Jeepster’s seats are crafted of the same weather-resistant leather used for hiking boots.
- Overall Length: 147.0"
- Overall Width: 71.0"
- Overall Height: 58.0"
- Wheelbase: 103.0" Front Track: 59.4"
Rear Track: 59.4" - Engine: 4.7-litre overhead cam V8 with aluminum cylinder heads
- Drivetrain: Front engine, on-demand four-wheel drive
- Transmission: electronic four-speed automatic
- Transfer Case: Viscous coupling, on-demand
- Body: Two-door convertible - High-strength steel unitized body
- Suspension: Front & rear independent modified short/long arm design
- Rear: Adjustable ride height (boulevard/off-road)
- Brakes: ABS Four-Wheel Disc
- Wheels: P255/55R19 tires on 19" x 9" cast aluminum wheels
